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Ricevuto ieri — 16 Giugno 2026 Stampa Internazionale

Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan in Tokyo last month. Her government spending agenda faces pressure from rising interest rates.
Ricevuto — 15 Giugno 2026 Stampa Internazionale

Hormuz Reopening Would Offer Relief for Asia, but Economic Scars Will Remain

15 Giugno 2026 ore 05:44
For months, Asia has suffered a physical supply crunch that will likely drag on its economies long after the crucial waterway reopens.

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Ships in the Strait of Hormuz in Oman last week. More than four-fifths of the petroleum and liquefied natural gas transiting the strait is typically bound for Asian markets.
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